Despite stiff competition on both sides of the river, the MidEast is still the most consistent and vital live-music venue in the Hub, and a minor miracle for having survived dozens of indie-rock, hip-hop, and club-music trends. Voted "Best Rock Venue 2011" by Phoenix readers. With the upstairs restaurant, the converted bowling alley downstairs, and the adjacent ZuZu! restaurant, this venue offers a number of options for music and vegetarian-friendly Middle Eastern dining. Local and national acts play nightly, with multiple shows most nights. The Middle East is also known for its traditional belly dancing on Wed and Sun in the Corner restaurant area.

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